Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 5, Annalise Mizner, staff nurse in the Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, says her disease has impacted every area of her life – from what she eats to the activities she participates in. “As a child, everyone around me (from teachers to coaches) were aware of my medical […]
Meet the DeSalvo family: Advocating for children with diabetes – and Akron Children’s Hospital
Grit. Determination. Humility. Strength. They’re just a few qualities that come to mind when describing 16-year-old Jessie DeSalvo. When it comes to achieving her goals, the high schooler and athlete doesn’t let anything stand in her way – including Type 1 diabetes. After Jessie was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease six years ago, Akron Children’s […]
Diabetes is just part of the game for James
James Bauman is a rising junior at St. Ignatius High School where he excels in the classroom and on the soccer field. To be at his best, he knows it requires hours of studying, practicing and getting his A1C level right. “I was young when I was diagnosed (with type 1 diabetes), but I don’t […]
Dr. Somashekhar Rachaiah practices patience to provide the best care possible
Somashekhar Rachaiah, MD, prides himself on his superpower: Patience! To him, patience is an important virtue — and the secret — to providing the very best care. As Akron Children’s newest pediatrician, Dr. Rachaiah splits his time between Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics, New Philadelphia, and our Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology. His superpower is taking […]
CNP Crystal Oller puts family first — whether it’s Akron Children’s or her own
CNP Crystal Oller prides herself on following Akron Children’s Promise: To treat every child as she would her own. To her, doing so ensures she is listening, compassionate, thorough and going the extra mile for every child. A mother of a big family herself, it’s a true testament to how she always puts family first […]
Sally Phillips’ retirement will feature spontaneity and fun with family and friends
By the time Sally Phillips, clinical dietitian, graduated from Wooster High School, she’d been part of Wayne County 4-H club for 10 years. The practical knowledge and skills she learned, especially in food science and preparation, nutrition and wellness, kindled her interest in home economics. Initially, Sally wanted to work in the consumer foods industry, […]
